Effective June 1, 2009, all US citizens and residents including children, must have a valid US passport to board their ship and re-enter the country. To ensure speedy embarkation, please be sure to bring a valid US passport for each passenger as well as any cruise line issued documentation, including any documents printed online, with you to the pier.
Because of the US Government requirement for all cruise lines to electronically transmit crew and passenger manifests to US Customs and Border Protection, you must check-in at least two hours prior to sailing time. Cruise line policy is very specific, guests will not be allowed to board after check-in has been closed. Late arriving guests may join the ship at an approved port of call in the scheduled cruise itinerary. Travel to that subsequent port of call will be at the guests' expense.
Because of the US Government requirement for all cruise lines to electronically transmit crew and passenger manifests to US Customs and Border Protection, you must check-in at least two hours prior to sailing time. Cruise line policy is very specific, guests will not be allowed to board after check-in has been closed. Late arriving guests may join the ship at an approved port of call in the scheduled cruise itinerary. Travel to that subsequent port of call will be at the guests' expense.